Many, many people deal with allergies. For most of them, those allergies are nothing more than the occasional annoyance. They sneeze a little when they're exposed to cats, or they suffer a few weeks of congestion in the summer when a certain plant blooms. But for others, allergies are a far more serious issue — one that needs to be dealt with by a board-certified allergist. What are the signs you need to make an appointment with an allergist?
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Doctors and other medical professionals can give you medication, treatment, and advice that can help you heal from an injury or illness, but ultimately your own body has to repair itself. The McKenzie method of physical therapy recognizes this and empowers patients to take control of their own healing process. A McKenzie physical therapy provider, like those at Hands-On Physical Therapy, will design a therapy regimen that will include exercises and stretches to repair and rebuild your body.
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Your decision to co-parent gives your baby the opportunity to grow up with both of their parents in their life. As new parents, you have many decisions to make, and one of the most important ones is about who provides their medical care.
During the first year of life, you can expect to take your baby to the doctor for frequent checkups, and you must also be prepared for those common illnesses that babies tend to pick up while their immune systems are still developing.
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Teenagers are in the prime of their lives and should be learning how to be mature young adults. Unfortunately, there is a real chance that a teenager could suffer from a stroke and end up experiencing some life-changing problems. As a result, it is critical to fully understand this problem and how to prevent it, whenever possible, to keep a teenager safe and happy.
Teen Strokes Are Very Real
Though strokes are usually considered a problem that only affects the elderly, the reality is much grimmer.
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Losing weight before having bariatric surgery can seem like an odd concept. In some instances, it is a requirement to be approved for surgery, whereas in other situations, weight loss can just make your surgery more successful.
Risk Reduction
People who are obese might be required to lose weight before surgery simply to reduce the risks associated with the procedure. The larger you are, the less likely it is that the procedure can be done laparoscopically, which increases healing time and also may have a higher incidence of complications.
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